As the risk of measles grows, why are parents so divided on vaccines?
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Parents in South Carolina are divided on vaccines as measles risk grows due to politics and misinformation.
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If you live in areas with low vaccination rates, your family faces higher risk of measles outbreaks.
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Parents in South Carolina are making opposing choices about vaccinating their children as measles risk increases nationwide. The divide stems from a combination of political differences, distrust in health authorities, and the spread of misinformation about vaccine safety. These conflicting decisions are creating tensions between neighbors and communities who previously shared common ground on public health measures. The growing opt-out rate among some families threatens community immunity levels needed to prevent measles outbreaks. Health officials warn that pockets of unvaccinated children could become vulnerable to rapid disease transmission if measles cases emerge in their areas.
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